DIN 18122-2 PDF Download
Standard EN
Soil Investigation and Testing - Consistency Limits - Part 2: Determination of Shrinkage Limit
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DIN 18122-2 is a standard that focuses on the determination of the shrinkage limit in soil investigation and testing. It specifically deals with the measurement of water content in fine-grained and mixed-grained soil groups at the shrinkage limit. This test is applicable in various fields such as earthworks, foundation engineering, and hydraulic engineering.
The primary objective of this standard is to provide a qualitative assessment of soils that have a low water content. By determining the shrinkage limit, engineers and geotechnical professionals can gain valuable insights into the behavior and characteristics of the soil. This information can be crucial in determining suitable construction methods and identifying potential risks or issues that may arise during the construction process.
Additionally, the shrinkage limit test described in this standard helps to evaluate the volume changes that occur in the soil due to changes in moisture content. By understanding these volume changes, engineers can make informed decisions regarding soil stabilization, compaction, and overall project design.
| Descriptors | Consistency, Consistency limits, Consistency (mechanical property), Construction, Content, Definitions, Determination of content, Determination of water content, Earthworks, Fine-grained, Foundation engineering, Hydraulic engineering, Shrinkage, Shrinkage limit, Shrinkage tests, Site investigations, Soil sampling, Soil testing, Soils, Subsoil, Testing, Water, Water content, Water content determination, Bottom, Ground, Floors |
| ICS Codes | 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 2.5 MB |
